Executive Functions

A subset of cognitive skills, called executive functions, which are impaired by an accident or condition (e.g., ADHD). If an accident occurs causing injury to the frontal lobe, the area of the brain responsible for executive functions is damaged. This injury can directly affect attention, memory, problem-solving, organization, time-management, and emotional regulation. With ADHD, the frontal lobe is underdeveloped. In both cases, a practical treatment program for the executive function skills is recommended.

What are Executive Functions?

Executive functions are cognitive processes that are governed in the frontal lobe of the brain. The skills themselves can be divided into two broad categories: